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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
8
Detroit police pursue Mrs. Helle Gunness of La Porte Indiana, accused of wholesale murders at her farm. Two young women Lulu Raymond and Grace Benson, in custody, reportedly met Gunness after her burned body was found at her home’s ruins.
Eugene celebrated its first major market day with a large crowd despite earlier rain delays. A parade stretched through Fifth and Willamette, led by Mayor Matlock and promoter Colgate, followed by a double wedding on the east park platform. Edward F. C. Dunn wed Ella Love in a ceremony officiated by Justice Bryson, as spectators watched from turnouts and carriages.
The article notes Prof Br F Robinson retiring as president of the Western Division of the Oregon State Teachers Association amid crowd praise. It also covers two marriages with Judge Bryson officiating, detailing the couples Albert J. Friday with Ellen N Beamis and another unnamed couple, describing bride and groom and community standing. Livestock sales follow, listing several horses and mares with bidders and prices from the market column.
Frank Conran touts Electric Bitters for dyspepsia and liver issues and kidney weakness. The product, sold by Kuykendall's drug store for 50 cents, is claimed to purify blood and revitalize the weak. In court, Bailey v N resulted in $21 awarded to plaintiff Ada Wheeler with costs.
In San Francisco on June 27 the court refused bail for Abraham Ruef. The $456,000 bail required on several indictments was backed by double-amount sureties, but many bondsmen failed to qualify under Judge Dunne and District Attorney Langdon. A new list will be submitted by Ruef's attorneys.
Miss Jessie Schilling twenty travels from Chicago to Washington state when she jumped from a Burlington train while sleepwalking. She was brought to Savannah in a serious condition on June 27.
Philadelphia June 27 The balloon ascended in the southern city section and collapsed over the Schuylkill River but navigator Professor King kept it afloat until the river was crossed. Five passengers including two women were aboard and none were injured. Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted for sore on instep. user reports cure after small cost.
In Albany today A Welch of Willamette Valley Company and H Hirschberg of Independence meet amid rumors Welch plans to buy Hirschberg interests in the First Street car line. If true, injunctions against Welch by Hirschberg would end and construction of the Welch electric line could begin, easing delays tied to Hirschberg control.
A touted cure for coughs colds hoarseness and sore throat named Hickory Bark Cough Remedy is advertised as a sure cure and pure. It is sold at Hull's Red Cross Drug Store and by first class dealers everywhere.
New York reports Tammany Hall will oppose William Jennings Bryan in Denver with a large delegation aboard two special trains. They favor a conservative, “safe and sane” platform to attract financial interests and Roosevelts era voters, and may back Governor Johnson of Minnesota. William J. Connors of Buffalo heads upstate opposition, noting several better candidates than Bryan.
Syracuse takes the varsity eight title with Columbia second and Penn disqualified after a disputed call. The Pennsylvanians finish behind while Syracuse clocks 10 minutes 52 4-5 seconds for the varsity race. Cornell nabs the freshmen eight. Syracuse second and Columbia third. Harvard defeats Veale 9 to 6 in a baseball game.
Rev. J. L. Stratford of Drain has been in the city for several days, appearing at local churches and meetings during his stay.
Poughkeepsie June 27 Thaw has obtained a new writ of habeas corpus returnable before Supreme Judge Mills of White Plains New York The writ aims to challenge recommittal to Matteawan asylum Judge Morschauser previously signed the conditional recommittment The new writ requires Thaw to appear in court Monday morning Charles Morschaauser of Poughkeepsie will conduct the proceedings for Thaw
During the past ten days autos, mostly out of town, have used East Eleventh street as a speedway. Some experienced drivers claim speeds near forty miles an hour. A city ordinance limits speed to six miles an hour on streets, but most drivers ignore it. There should be restrictions on those driving twenty miles an hour or faster.
After fifteen years treating chronic indigestion and spending over two hundred dollars, B F Ayacue of Ingleside praises Dr King s New Life Pills as the best pills ever sold. Sold under guarantee at Kuykendall s drug store for 25 cents.
Portland June 26 A long trial drags with no reference to the $800 check from Frederick A Kribs to James Henry Booth ex receiver of the Roseburg land office. The check remains unseen amid massed documentary evidence and routine testimony. The government expects Kribs to take the stand and reveal details as witnesses like J V Bridges testify. A telegram from W J Burns confirms the ex detective will testify in Portland.
Oyster Bay June 27 Secretary Taft and Luke Wright his successor arrived earlier than expected. Insptors led them to Sagamore Hill by automobile. Taft prepared to depart this afternoon as the retiring and incoming secretary of war prepare for a wide ranging conference.
The president indicated no decision on who will lead the National Committee today and suggested the matter may extend to July. He hosted several guests including Miss Sarah J. Miller of Oracle and Tom Kayhon who returned from Eugene after the University commencement. Editor Jones and Superintendent Moores traveled to Eugene for educator meetings. Alva Wise sold the Oakland livery stable to D. B. McDonald of Polk County, with plans to relocate to Cottage Grove.
Cleveland reports Sherman shows progress with four nights of good sleep. Temperature, pulse, and respiration are normal, indicating stable condition in hospital care.
An advertisement touts a remedy named The inerita of the Texas Wonder said to prevent kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. It offers a bottle for $1 with testimonials available from Dr BE W Hall in St. Louis and mail order from O J Hall, featuring a request to bend for testimonials and heatirest notes.
Haakon J. Langoe editor of the Pacific Skandinavian of Portland will speak at the Norwegian Lutheran church tomorrow morning at 10 30 on True Patriotium. In the afternoon at three there is a picnic behind the Butte to promote the welfare of the Norwegian people of Eugene and vicinity with several addresses and refreshments.
Dr Crow of San Francisco FE N Prices of Saginaw and Arthur Hill Vincent left this morning in the Fucene Gun Co big White auto for Montgomerys on the McKenzie for a fishing trip. They expect to be gone about two weeks. Frank Rose, a Roseburg railroad man, is in town looking over the city.
Friends of J P Campbell longtime Ada county sheriff and former penitentiary warden have learned he has resigned as deputy United States marshal of Alaska after seven years and will settle in Eugene Oregon Boise Idaho Statesman reports
Earl Abbott, recent University graduate, is appointed forest guard in Fremont National Forest. He begins duties immediately, bringing fresh training to field operations and forest protection efforts.
Peter G. Meine appointed guardian of Bessie L. Holes, a minor, who owns real property valued at 250 dollars, with duties to manage and safeguard the asset as the court directs.
An old advertisement extols Kilmer's Swamp Root as a great kidney remedy. It claims kidney health supports all body organs, urges readers to doctor kidneys first, and promotes sample bottles and mail order with a Kinghamton, New York address. The copy emphasizes cures for various disorders and urges purchase in fifty cent and one dollar bottles.
Mrs Stephanie Schuecker departed Eugene in the morning and headed toward her home in Albany.
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